The Psych Show

Creating mental health videos that educate, entertain, and empower! Hosted by clinical psychologist Dr. @AliMattu.

[The Psych Show @ThePsychShow]

We’ve got 700,000 mental health professionals in the United States. But the number of people who have a diagnosable mental health disorder is 75,000,000. The only way to solve this problem is to rethink how psychotherapy works: https://t.co/OAzNoKlXue

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

The one where I sing BTS songs while describing how they supported my mental health during the pandemic and explain the psychology behind their AWESOME videos 👇🏽

https://t.co/V1K5vZhkYW

#BTSARMY

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

In 2015 I started a YouTube channel to share everything I know about psychology & mental health.

In 2021 over 140,000 people subscribe to The Psych Show. Almost 4 million people have watched my videos.

Today, @YouTube is telling my story:

https://t.co/hP6GTCixMY

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Paul called in to ask how to overcome social anxiety on his own because his therapist doesn't have expertise in this area.

I walk him through the process of creating his own social anxiety exposure plan.

Here's what it looks like 👇🏽

https://t.co/Hq2jHqv84T

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

How do you find a therapist that's right for you?

What questions should you ask a potential therapist?

How can you access more affordable therapy?

I walk you through the process of finding a therapist, step by step, in this comprehensive guide 👇🏽

https://t.co/p3ve46mSuZ

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

One of the most common questions I get is:

"What's your advice for high school students interested in psych?"

My gut reaction is, "I'm jealous you're thinking so far ahead cause I wasn't in high school."

This video is my more thoughtful response👇🏽

https://t.co/kOIsR8iWc7

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Have I ever been attracted to a patient?

Fallen asleep during a session?

Been attacked by a patient?

Broken confidentiality?

I answer YOUR top questions in my new video:

Real Psychologist Plays Never Have I Ever 👇🏽

https://t.co/Em2wYBkHR8

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

I'm bringing back my live office hours this week!

It's your chance to ask questions about psychology, mental health, grad school, & careers opportunities.

Office hours will be recorded live on Discord & highlights will be shared later on YouTube:

https://t.co/iOkyAkJmam

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

It's hard to be a college student right now.

To make it a little less bad I made a video about the fastest way to learn psychology.

Just remember the PEW method 👇🏽

Make your examples:
1. Personal
2. Emotional
3. Wild

Then test yourself often.

📺 https://t.co/OQcGiIv4sR

[The Psych Show @ThePsychShow]

@SoFriedHomo @AliMattu Understand yourself, your blind spots, when you need your own help, use your experience to enhance your empathy, not to assume you understand others’ experiences.

[The Psych Show @ThePsychShow]

@Ana33315461 At the undergrad level there isn’t a big difference. Here’s some advice on majoring in psych:

Should I major in psychology? https://t.co/ljIWyoE9kn

Majoring In Psychology: 5 tips every psychology major needs to know https://t.co/Ar6XiPBhNR

[The Psych Show @ThePsychShow]

@surrfbortt Thank you! What do you find helpful about @AliMattu’s videos?

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Describe your favorite psychological study in as boring a way as possible.

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Feeling stuck?

No motivation to do anything about it?

Me too.

That's why I'm hosting a one hour LIVE workshop today on YouTube at 12pm Pacific and 3pm Eastern.

https://t.co/WlxPGA5Nfq

Let's work through this together.

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

I used to help people overcome their sleep problems.

Now none of the stuff I know is helping me to fall asleep.

So I talked to psychologist @HelenHsuPsyD to get help.

This is what happened: https://t.co/qDAKFVrYZV

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

It’s a rough world out there 😷

Take a break, enjoy some laughs, and maybe even learn a bit about mental health as I react to the best zoom memes for self quaranteens 😂

https://t.co/5lamruMCyE

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Going LIVE with @larrynemecek to announce our new project - LIFE SUPPORT!

https://t.co/9FjOo4Fk6q

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

How can you stay mentally healthy while watching TV when you’re stuck at home?

1️⃣ Choose shows based on what you emotionally need.

2️⃣ Get detached from your day & transported into the story.

3️⃣ Connect with others.

4️⃣ Make it memorable.

Learn more 👉🏽 https://t.co/Wr7VwQmjc5

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

Tomorrow @mishacollins and I are hosting a mental health support hour LIVE on Instagram. Join us👇🏽

https://t.co/3aD82LaLLP

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

How do we know what's healthy and unhealthy when so many are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms during the coronavirus outbreak?

1️⃣ Sleep

2️⃣ Appetite

3️⃣ Focus

4️⃣ Activity

https://t.co/oS3BwvLrRZ

[Ali Mattu, Ph.D. @AliMattu]

This week my daughter kept asking what I‘m talking to people on the phone about.

So I explained how our mental health is impacted by the coronavirus and what we can do about it.

Here’s our conversation 👉🏽 https://t.co/GzHqeED0kn